What to do after the Starting Strength Program | Stronger is Better Podcast #15

About this episode

Nick Delgadillo and Ray Gillenwater discuss transitioning from the Starting Strength Program to intermediate training.

Send a text What happens when you’ve finished your Novice Linear Progression? In this episode, Stronger is Better host Nick Delgadillo joins Ray Gillenwater to discuss what to do next — how to transition intelligently from the Starting Strength Program into effective intermediate training. Nick breaks down how to recognize when it’s time to move beyond novice programming, how to make changes reluctantly and purposefully, and how to manage stress and recovery as you advance. He walks through p...

People in this episode

Host: Nick Delgadillo

Guest: Ray Gillenwater

Topics covered

• novice training
• intermediate training
• stress management
• recovery
• program transition

Keywords

• Starting Strength
• novice linear progression
• intermediate training
• stress management
• recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Starting Strength Program

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